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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-07 ProclamationCity of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the coining of Spring produces a renewal of interest in tree planting for beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial to all people; and Whereas, the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees; and Whereas, we hope that the future will see the creation of a better enviromnent through the use of trees throughout our cities, towns and countryside; and Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautify our community, increase property values, and enhance the economic vitality of business areas. Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2015, to be M 11 161 D / \ ' i► - in Iowa City, and I hereby urge all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation projects throughout the year. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 7th day of April, 2015 C�ty of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, the coming of Spring produces a renewal of interest 'n tree planting for beauty, shade, conservation, and many other purposes beneficial all people; and i F J Whereas, the observation of Arbor Day has long been characterized by the planting and preservation of trees; and Whereas, we hope that the future will see the cre,Rtion of a better environment through the use of trees throughout our cities, owns and cozfntryside; and Whereas, trees in Iowa City beautit our community, increase property values, and enhance the economic vitality of businkss aveas. f`I Now, therefore, I, Matthew J. Ha ; 'k, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2015, to be /+ i r in Iowa City, and I hereby projects throughout the ye OR DAY all citizens to participate in tree planting and preservation Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, the 7th day of April, 2015 "*""goo City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, April marks the anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and affirmatively further housing choices for all; and WHEREAS, the ongoing struggle for dignity and housing opportunity for all is not the exclusive province of the Federal government; and WHEREAS, vigorous local efforts to combat discrimination can be as effective, if not more so, than Federal efforts; and WHEREAS, illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights of all. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility of providing equal housing opportunities for all the City of Iowa City, does hereby join in the national celebration by proclaiming April, 2015 to be FAIR HOUSING MONTH and encourages all agencies, institutions and individuals, public and private, in Iowa City to abide by the letter and the spirit of the Fair Housing law. Matthew J. Hayek Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7th day of April, 2015. Ci .._Yof Iowa City PR CLAMATION 1 WHEREAS, April marks t e anniversary of the assage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, which sought to elimi6te discrimination i housing opportunities and affirmatively further housing Apices for all; and WHEREAS, the ongoing stru gle for digni and housing opportunity for all is not the exclusive province of the Fed tral govern ent; and WHEREAS, vigorous local eArts to ombat discrimination can be as effective; if not more so, than Federal efforts; and WHEREAS, illegal barriers to e al opportunity in housing, no matter how subtle, diminish the rights of all. NOW, _THEREFORE, I, atth w J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, pursuit of the shared goal and responsibility provi ing equal housing opportunities for all the City of Iowa City, does hereby joi in the na ional celebration by proclaiming April, 2015 to be FA* HOUS�NG MONTH and encourages all ao�'ncies, institutions and i dividuals, public and private, in Iowa City to abide by the lAtter and the spirit of the F it Housing law. r Mathew J. Hayek Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7th day of April, 2015. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION Whereas, The U.S. hospice movement was founded by dedicated volunteers and the commitment to volunteering among our nation's hospices continues to this day; and Whereas, every year more than 1.6 million people in the U.S. coping with a serious, life -limiting illness receive care from our nation's hospice providers; and Whereas, more than 355,000 trained volunteers are essential members of hospice care teams in programs across the country and generously give of their time and talent in support of the patients and families under their care; and Whereas, it is estimated that hospice volunteers contribute more than 16 million hours of service every year; and Whereas, in our community, the 200 active volunteers of Iowa City Hospice provide more than 8000 hours of service to ensure that all people find comfort, love and respect at the end of life's journey; and Whereas, National Volunteer Week — also celebrating its 40th anniversary — provides the opportunity to recognize the contributions of caring hospice volunteers and raise awareness of the benefits of hospice and palliative care. Now, Therefore, 1, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April 12-18,2015 as HOSPICE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK in the city of Iowa City and encourage the support and participation of all citizens. Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 7th day of April, 2015 of Iowa G PROCLAMATION Whereas, The U.S. hospic$ movement was founVices by dedicated volunteers and the commitment to volunteering among our nation's ho continues to this day; and Whereas, every year more than 1.6 million peo le in the U.S. coping with a serious, life -limiting illness receive carerom our nation' hospice providers; and ' Whereas, more than 355,000 tiained volun 'ers are essential members of hospice care teams in programs across the cou4try and ge erously give of their time and talent in support of the patients and familie� under their care; and Whereas, it is estimated that of service every year; and contribute more than 16 million hours Whereas, in our community, the 2`, active volunteers of Iowa City Hospice provide more than 8000 hours of service to e ` ure that all people find comfort, love and respect at the end of life's journey; and t Whereas, National Volunteer W' eek't also celebrating its 40th anniversary — provides the opportunity to recognize the t' ontri*ions of caring hospice volunteers and raise awareness of the benefits of hospice andinalliative care. Now, Therefore,1, Matthew J. Haye� 12 - 18, 2015 as HOSPICE VOLUNTEE in the city of Iowa City and encourage the Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim April APPRECIATION WEEK and participation of all citizens. in Iowa City, Iowa, day of April, 2015